Bridgwater Town Council
Welcome to Bridgwater Town Council working with the community for the Community.
Visit Bridgwater
Bridgwater is a market town located in Somerset, South West England. Bridgwater is located on J23 and J24 on the M5. It is pleasantly situated, on the edge of the Somerset Levels, having on the east the Mendip range and on the west the Quantock hills.
The town lies along both sides of the River Parrett, 10 miles from its mouth. Bridgwater is home to stunning heritage.
Latest COVID-19 News
It’s not too late to get your covid jabs this summer
People in Somerset who have not yet had their COVID-19 vaccinations are being encouraged to come forward over the summer. Councillor Adam Dance, Somerset County
Somerset’s Director of Public Health urges caution after new Covid measures announced
Trudi Grant, Director of Public Health for Somerset, warns Somerset residents that Covid is not over yet with cases remaining high in Somerset after central
Somerset’s Covid-19 Weekly Update 21 January 2022
Welcome to the latest edition of the weekly Somerset Covid-19 update for key stakeholders. This update is produced on behalf of the Somerset Covid-19 Engagement
New Covid testing site in Bridgwater for those with symptoms
Omicron case numbers in the South-West are still very high, so people with symptoms in the Bridgwater area are being urged to use a newly
Latest News
Summer events programme returns to Bridgwater’s parks
A programme of free community events will return to Bridgwater’s parks this summer, bringing together music, history and family-friendly entertainment in welcoming outdoor settings. Showcasing
Summer events programme returns to Bridgwater’s parks
A programme of free community events will return to Bridgwater’s parks this summer, bringing together music, history and family-friendly entertainment in welcoming outdoor settings. Showcasing
News
Bins out by 6am, as weather heats up
Waste collections in Somerset will begin earlier next week starting at 6am from Monday 22 June and throughout the week, with an extreme heat weather warning
What do you think Somerset should look like in the future?
Somerset Council is inviting residents and businesses to have their say on how Somerset could change in future. The Local Plan is relevant to everyone,
Summer events programme returns to Bridgwater’s parks
A programme of free community events will return to Bridgwater’s parks this summer, bringing together music, history and family-friendly entertainment in welcoming outdoor settings. Showcasing
Special 20th Anniversary Screening of Glastonbury with Julien Temple
As Glastonbury Festival takes a fallow year in 2026, audiences are invited to relive the music, madness, mud and magic of the world’s most famous
Upcoming Events
Bridgwater, nestled on the banks of the River Parrett, in the heart of the Somerset Levels, is one of the largest towns in Somerset. Bridgwater and the surrounding area plays host to many events.
Council Meetings
Town Hall & Community Events
June 2026
Memory Connections – Age UK Somerset
Yoga-themed, Stretch & Flex with Age UK Somerset
